Kenya Railways Increases SGR Passenger Fares

Kenya Railways has announced that it has increased Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger fares.

In a notice on Wednesday, November 1, Kenya Railways said it has also reviewed prices of the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service, Kisumu Safari Train, and Nanyuki Safari Train.

The corporation explained that the increase in train fares is a result of changes in fuel prices.

“This increase is informed by changes in the energy and petroleum sector where prices of fuel have significantly increased thus affecting the cost of our operations,” the notice read in part.

The Madaraka express passenger service will now cost Ksh 4500 from Nairobi to Mombasa in the first class while economy class will cost Ksh 1500 up from Ksh 1000.

From Athi River to Mombasa passengers will pay Ksh 4350 in the first class and Ksh1430 in the economy class.

Kenya Railways noted that the new fares will come into effect on January 1, 2024, adding that customers making advance bookings will notice the increase from November 1, 2023.

“Customers making advance purchases for the Madaraka Express Passenger Service will notice the adjusted fares as of November 1, 2023, to take into account the advance ticket purchasing window of 60 days,” the corporation added.

Here are the new prices after the review;